Mountain Bike Coach - Tiffany Litsey
Availability, Profile, and Reviews for Coach Tiffany Litsey
Meet Coach Tiffany Litsey. With 20+ years experience as a mountain biker, 3 seasons as a skills instructor, and an instructional background honed through years as a certified CrossFit Trainer, Tiffany is ready to help you reach your full potential on two wheels. One of the highest level certified coaches in the region, Tiffany displays a natural talent in inspiring riders through passion and energy, propelling you to accomplish more than you ever thought was possible.
Lessons at Ride Kanuga Bike Park
Lessons in DuPont State Forest
Lessons in Pisgah National Forest
Lessons at Chestnut Mountain Nature Park (Berm Park)
Tiffany Litsey: Professional Mountain Bike Coach
Quick Facts
Mom of two fearless daughters (quickly becoming skilled mountain bikers themselves)
Long time CrossFit instructor, giving her excellent body movement analysis skills and general instructor presence
Also passionate about photography (a handy skill for photo and video analysis and feedback during lessons)
Qualifications
Certified Mountain Bike Instructor, PMBIA Level 2 “Air Instructor”
Graduate of the PMBIA Kids Module (professional development module for working with youth)
Wilderness First Aid Certified
Riding mountain bikes at a high level for 20+ years
3 seasons teaching mountain bike lessons
Certified CrossFit Trainer and regular fitness coach
Currently working on programs to become a Certified Nutrition Coach and Certified Personal Trainer
Bachelor degree in Environmental Science
Coach with the Brevard Academy Mountain Bike Club
Target Clients
Beginners looking to progress quickly and build confidence.
Intermediate riders seeking to break through plateaus and unlock new skills
Favorite skills taught: technical climbing, nuance of body position for efficiency, strength, and confidence when descending , riders just starting to take flight on jumps or drops
Works well with riders of all genders, but has a special place in her heart for the female rider gaining ability, confidence, and skill
Mom approved! With two daughters of her own learning to mountain bike, Tiffany has experience and works well with youth
Coaching Philosophy and Teaching Style
Positive and fun first: making mountain biking enjoyable and accessible for everyone.
High energy and motivating: keeping you engaged and pushing your limits in a supportive environment.
Passion for progress: seeing you achieve your goals and discover your potential.
Mental edge: connecting physical skills to mental confidence and resilience, with valuable lessons transferable to other areas of life.
Skilled analysis and feedback: Reinforcing what you are doing well and offering solution based feedback for improvement
Building pride: helping you celebrate your accomplishments and develop self-belief.
Reviews
“It was awesome!! Tiffany was an amazing coach and so nice and patient with me. Tiffany really broke down all the mechanics clearly and ran through a bunch of individual exercises that would all lead up to skills used while jumping. I feel a lot more confident with everyday trail riding as well boosting over any little jump in my way. I will be back for more lessons with this great team. Thanks Tiffany.” - Leo Chavez